VOLUSIA COUNTY

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES OF MID-FLORIDA WINS BIG FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Disability, ALL, Student, Education, Hotel manager, Health, DOJ, Safety, Behavior, Public interest, California Department of Justice, Food, VCS, Department, Volusia County Schools, Justice, GLOBE, Parent, Complaint, Method, Medicine

The complaint claimed that the school district was excluding students with disabilities by: (1) requiring parents/guardians to pick up their children with disabilities from school or to keep them home; (2) disciplining students for behavior resulting from their disability; and (3) engaging with law enforcement to remove students with disabilities from school, even as young as Kindergarten.

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  • The complaint claimed that the school district was excluding students with disabilities by: (1) requiring parents/guardians to pick up their children with disabilities from school or to keep them home; (2) disciplining students for behavior resulting from their disability; and (3) engaging with law enforcement to remove students with disabilities from school, even as young as Kindergarten.
  • The Department of Justice press release states, The departments investigation substantiated the allegations in the complaint, confirming that VCS had excluded students with disabilities from its programs and services through unnecessary removals from the classroom.
  • Finding evidence of many cases to corroborate the original complaint, the DOJs ruling was a success for countless current and future students.
  • Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc. is a nonprofit law firm striving to remove barriers to justice by empowering vulnerable communities through legal advocacy and education.

Cities, Counties and Public Sector Organizations in the State of Florida Implement GTY Technology Solutions to Provide Better Experience for Citizens and Government Personnel

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Thursday, September 9, 2021
Public Policy, Government, Software, State, Local, Finance, Public Policy, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology

Its scalable cloud-based solutions help procurement and finance departments better manage supplier contracts and digitize the procurement process to support strategic spending of public funds throughout the state.

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  • Its scalable cloud-based solutions help procurement and finance departments better manage supplier contracts and digitize the procurement process to support strategic spending of public funds throughout the state.
  • CityBase , a leading provider of government and utility payment technology, is helping four city and county governments in Florida provide a better payment experience for their constituents.
  • Florida is a great example of a state where cities, counties and public sector organizations are looking beyond the pandemic and focusing on how to provide the best service in the long-term.
  • About GTY Technology Holdings Inc.
    GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GTYH) (GTY) brings leading public sector technology companies together to achieve a new standard in stakeholder engagement and resource management.

Del Taco Group Expands Florida Development Agreement After Successful First Opening

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Our first Del Taco opened in Melbourne has been welcomed by locals with open arms who appreciate the dedication to quality ingredients and our commitment to quick, convenient service., said Aman Singh, co-head of the Singh and Bassi Group.

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  • Our first Del Taco opened in Melbourne has been welcomed by locals with open arms who appreciate the dedication to quality ingredients and our commitment to quick, convenient service., said Aman Singh, co-head of the Singh and Bassi Group.
  • Were really excited to continue bringing more Del Tacos throughout the state of Florida.
  • With development areas open across the U.S., Del Taco is continuing to seek multi-unit operators who are looking for the opportunity to claim a territory and grow alongside the company.
  • Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states.

CrossTx and Flagler Cares Launch 'LINC Flagler Volusia' a Transformational Care Coordination Network Across Flagler and Volusia Counties

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Friday, September 3, 2021
HITRUST, Communication, School, Network, Partnership, Topical steroid withdrawal, Health, LINC, Health equity, Housing, Safety, Privacy, Human voice, Volusia County Junior College, Research, Industry, GLOBE, Work, Organization, Health insurance, Management, Medicine

The LINC platform, powered by CrossTx, supports automated care coordination and closed-loop referral management workflows necessary to support at-risk community members, specifically those facing challenges with social determinants of health.

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  • The LINC platform, powered by CrossTx, supports automated care coordination and closed-loop referral management workflows necessary to support at-risk community members, specifically those facing challenges with social determinants of health.
  • LINC is expected to include a network of 50+ community-based organizations that address social determinants with concentrated efforts around behavioral health, homelessness, and social care services.
  • Flagler Cares selected the market-leading CrossTx care coordination and closed-loop referral management offering based on its sophisticated yet flexible platform, implementation team, industry experience, and dedicated high-quality support.CrossTx specializes in supporting the transition to value-based care models, therefore becoming the natural choice for the Flagler and Volusia County network.
  • LINC Flagler Volusia is led by Flagler Cares in partnership with One Voice for Volusia, a nonprofit corporation in Volusia County with a shared vision for coordinated and collaborative systems of care.

Local, State and Federal Leaders Celebrate Burns SciTech High School Groundbreaking in Oak Hill, Fla.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, Other Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Other Education, Technology, Growth, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Science, Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School, Community, Student, District, Edgewater, Burns, STEM, Hope, Florida House, Time, Investment, House, Representative, Louisiana House of Representatives, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Florida House of Representatives, Building Hope, School, Parent, Tutoring, Public relations

A 10-year-long relationship between Building Hope and Burns SciTech is now culminating in the creation of a new school that will allow Oak Hill students to experience a K-12 education entirely on the Burns SciTech campus.

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  • A 10-year-long relationship between Building Hope and Burns SciTech is now culminating in the creation of a new school that will allow Oak Hill students to experience a K-12 education entirely on the Burns SciTech campus.
  • Burns SciTech Principal Dr. Jan McGee shared an inspiring message about the relationship between the school and Building Hope.
  • School and Building Hope officials were joined by community leaders and legislative representatives Friday evening for the groundbreaking event and dinner to recognize Burns SciTechs 10-year anniversary.
  • The new site of Burns SciTech High School is directly beside the existing school and is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Verano to Open New MÜV™ Dispensary in Orange City, Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis for Florida Patients

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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This is the 6th MV Dispensary in Florida with a drive-through for express order pickup.

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  • This is the 6th MV Dispensary in Florida with a drive-through for express order pickup.
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VeranoHoldings Corp.(CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (Verano or the Company), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of a new MV Dispensary located at 2494 Enterprise Road in Orange City, Florida.
  • At 10:00 AM today, the dispensary will open and begin serving patients, with a planned grand opening to follow on Friday, August 27th at 10:00 AM local time.
  • For more information about the new ADA-compliant MV Orange City medical cannabis dispensary, including hours and available MV products, visit muvfl.com .

Union Home Mortgage Adds Talent in Growing Florida Market

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Monday, August 16, 2021
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Multimedia, USDA, FHA, BB, Awareness, Conduct, Church Women United, Suite, Commerce, Fannie Mae, Woman, National Association of Realtors, Home, Union Home Mortgage, Board, UHM, SunTrust Banks, Ameris Bancorp, Freddie Mac, PNC, Workplace, Industry, Real estate, Management

Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with world-class culture, today announced the hiring of Rachael Gilbert as branch manager based in its Ormond Beach, Florida, branch, located at 1275 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 6A.

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  • Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with world-class culture, today announced the hiring of Rachael Gilbert as branch manager based in its Ormond Beach, Florida, branch, located at 1275 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 6A.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210816005491/en/
    As branch manager, Gilbert will be responsible for recruiting new mortgage originators and building UHMs brand awareness in Volusia and Flagler counties.
  • We are excited to welcome Rachael to the team, said Bill Cosgrove, President & CEO of Union Home Mortgage.
  • Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with over 150 branches across the U.S. For seven consecutive years, UHM has been awarded a Top Workplace.

Mattamy Homes Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Central Florida

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
States of the United States, United States, Mattamy Homes, Orlando, Florida, Florida

ORLANDO, FL, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce that the company has been named one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal for 2021.

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  • ORLANDO, FL, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce that the company has been named one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal for 2021.
  • Best Places to Work aims to identify the leading employers that go beyond the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful work environment for their employees.
  • Honorees including Mattamy Homes will be featured in the Aug. 26, 2021, weekly issue of Orlando Business Journal and recognized at an awards event.
  • Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across the United States and Canada.

PAAIA Celebrates Bipartisan, Bicameral Introduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Human migration, Travel visa, Family

The family members included are spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

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  • The family members included are spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
  • Family members are obliged to apply to visit their relatives in the U.S. through B-2 visas under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
  • However, B-2 visitor visas lack consideration for family reunion resulting in an unnecessarily high denial rate for it is presumed that applicants with family members in the U.S. intend to immigrate.
  • "TFVA advances the interests of Iranian Americans and countless other communities while also promoting a core American value family.

Suncoast Credit Union Selects Zest AI To Bring Better Lending To Its Members

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Suncoast, Credit union, Economy, Articles

b'LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Zest AI, a leader in software for credit underwriting, today announced a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Zest AI, a leader in software for credit underwriting, today announced a partnership with Suncoast Credit Union.
  • The companies expect to be live later this year.\n"Suncoast is always looking for better ways to help more members,\'\' saysVictoria Lovett, Chief Lending Officer,Suncoast Credit Union.
  • Along with Suncoast, Zest\'s credit union partners now stretch across the U.S., from Coastal Federal Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C., to Altra Federal Credit Union in Onalaska, Wis., to Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union in Honolulu.
  • Lenders using Zest AI software make better decisions and better loansincreasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance.